Cross Cutting Senior Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a Cross Cutting Senior Engineer to join our team supporting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well-planned information management environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and current infrastructure components to assess gaps and recommend alternate technologies and solutions where appropriate.
- Drive discussions on future planning and technology road mapping, guiding enterprise adoption of emerging compute and storage technologies while maintaining backward and future compatibility with existing components.
- Develop and validate data center architectures that optimize performance, security, and scalability across hybrid/multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business and security requirements.
- Develop a concrete and executable roadmap for the Compute and Storage functional area.
- Design scalable and maintainable virtualization, storage, and backup solutions.
- Design and implement VMware Cloud Foundation environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise performance and resilience goals; oversee deployment and optimization of vSAN-ready nodes, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and optimized storage operations.
- Design and manage data backup and recovery strategies leveraging Commvault Metallic for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud workloads.
- Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and government security frameworks through hardening, patch management, and auditing processes.
- Provide expertise on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) design, deployment, and ongoing optimization for enterprise users.
- Act as a subject matter expert and stay current with compute and storage updates and best practices, providing architecture and implementation guidance on upcoming projects.
- Stay ahead of tech trends in the Power Platform space, proposing continuous improvements.
Requirements
- BA/BS in a relevant subject, such as computer science or equivalent.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise.
- Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Possess requisite knowledge and expertise so recognized in the professional community that the Government is able to qualify the individual as an expert in the field for an actual task order.
Qualifications (Desired)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or Design Expert (VCDX).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions.
- Commvault Certified Professional.
- Familiarity with container technologies (Kubernetes, Tanzu) and cloud-native application platforms.
- Strong knowledge of zero-trust security models and cloud governance frameworks.
- Experience working in Federal Civilian secure environments.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401K plan.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Vacation time and holidays.
Pay
Target salary range: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00. The range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.
Schedule
- Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
- May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- 90% Telework / 10% on-site in Rockville, MD.
- Less than 10% travel required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Noise level: Low.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.